The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton has reported a record-setting enrollment of 1538 students for the Spring 2006 semester, an increase of 3.3 percent above the Spring 2005 semester. The official report was submitted to the Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE) on the 11th class day.   Full-time students make up 65 percent of the student body. Thirty-five percent are considered part-time students, enrolled in courses ranging from 1 to 11 credit hours.  Students enrolled in technical, business, health, and service-related occupational programs account for 47 percent of the student body. Students pursing Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees, two-year degrees designed for university-transfer, account for 41 percent of credit students. The remaining 12 percent are non-degree seeking students, undeclared majors, students enrolled in cooperative programs, and concurrently enrolled high school students. The average age of total stud...

Caleb McNew, a UACCM fine arts major, was honored Sunday, February 5, 2006, at the Arkansas River Valley Arts Center in Russellville. McNew won the Grand Prize Award at the  19th Annual Collegiate Art Competition and Exhibition  sponsored by CenturyTel. His work, a large triple self-portrait, was selected from almost 100 entries in the competition. McNew, who resides in Plumerville, has been enrolled at UACCM since fall 2004. His advisor is Art Instructor Tina Lake. UACCM fine arts major  Caleb McNew stands in front of  his award-winning self-portrait. Each year, art students from college campuses around the region, including the University of Central Arkansas, Arkansas Tech University, University of the Ozarks, and UACCM  compete in this time-honored exhibition. The Juror for this year’s show was artist Patricia Lappin of Fort Smith. As this year’s grand champion, Caleb not only wins the Grand Prize cash award but also receives the honor of a one-man e...

An Introduction:   Susan Lynch, Instructor, 15 Total Hours,  Russellville Overview Thurs., Feb. 2 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Handbook and Curriculum Development Thurs., Feb. 9 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Knowing Children:  Research and Theory Thurs., Feb. 16 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Knowing Children:  Child Development Thurs., Feb. 23 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Preparing the Environment Thurs., March 2 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.       Curriculum Planning and Activities Susan Lynch, Instructor, 15 Total Hours, UACCM Media Center Reviewing the Handbook Mon., June 12  9:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. Developing Topics of Study Mon., June 12  12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Planning Activities Tues., June 13  9:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. Engaging Families Tues., June 13  12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Involving Communities Wed., June 14  9:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.       Curriculum Planning and Activities Tammie Byrum, Instructor, 15 Total Hours, Russellvill...

The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton held its commencement exercises on Friday, December 16 at 7:00 p.m. in the H.B. White Auditorium on the Morrilton High School campus. There were 116 candidates for graduation.   Linda Zambrano, a business instructor at UACCM, was the graduation speaker. Zambrano was selected as the recipient of the 2005 Postsecondary Teacher of the Year Award from the Southern Business Education Association (SBEA), one of five regional divisions of the National Business Education Association (NBEA).  She also received the 2004 Outstanding Faculty of the Year Award at UACCM. UACCM graduate Deborah Diaz was recognized as the college’s 2005 Academic All-Star. Diaz graduated with an Associate of Arts degree in general education. She was selected as the college’s Academic All-Star based on her academic achievements, leadership ability, academic honors, community service, recommendation letters, essay and interview. Students graduating...

The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton will offer a free child care training program in the community room of the Russellville Police Department beginning Thursday, February 2.  The program, entitled  Arkansas Early Childhood Education (AECE) Framework Handbook for Three and Four Year Old Children , is designed to prepare early childhood professionals in the use of the AECE Framework Handbook.  The training is recommended and accepted as approved training by the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education.   The class, taught by Susan Lynch, consists of 15 total hours and will meet for five evenings. A certificate and Continuing Education Unit will be awarded at the end of the program. The training will be conducted on the following dates:  Overview  (module1), Thursday, February 2, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.;  Handbook and Curriculum Development  (module 2), Thursday, February 9, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m...

The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton will offer a free child care training program in the community room of the Russellville Police Department beginning Thursday, February 2.  The program, entitled  Arkansas Early Childhood Education (AECE) Framework Handbook for Three and Four Year Old Children , is designed to prepare early childhood professionals in the use of the AECE Framework Handbook.  The training is recommended and accepted as approved training by the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education.   The class, taught by Susan Lynch, consists of 15 total hours and will meet for five evenings. A certificate and Continuing Education Unit will be awarded at the end of the program. The training will be conducted on the following dates:  Overview  (module1), Thursday, February 2, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.;  Handbook and Curriculum Development  (module 2), Thursday, February 9, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m...

The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton has announced the Chancellor’s Scholars and Academic Honors lists for the fall 2005 semester.  The Chancellor’s Scholars list is comprised of full-time students who completed at least 12 college-level credit hours with a 4.00 grade point average.  The Chancellor’s Scholars list for the fall 2005 semester includes  (with major and hometown listed): Carla Barnett of Fox, Education (P-4); Lillian Bidwell of Atkins, Education (P-4); Shawnda Blake of Greenbrier, Early Childhood Development; Lindsey Bonds of Conway, General Education; Robert Dorris of Jerusalem, Surveying; Cinda Ehren of Conway, Practical Nursing; Cynthia Ellis of Plumerville, Business—Accounting; Robert Evans of Clinton, Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology; Mark Ferguson of Conway, Drafting; Amber Grady of Conway, Health-Related Professions; William Gray of Dardanelle, Surveying; Jason Grayham of Conway, Surveying; Mark Gullet...